Executive Chef 2

Sodexo has an opportunity for an Executive Chef 2 to provide exceptional leadership to our culinary team at Jackson North Medical Center, a 250 -bed acute care hospital located in North Miami Beach, FL. Our 382-bed hospital, located in North Miami Beach, serves the regions of North Miami-Dade and South Broward, and it’s one of Jackson Health System’s four full-service hospitals.

The Executive Chef will be responsible for planning and executing Sodexo programs and systems in this full-service account.

• Oversees food service production for inpatient services, a high volume retail location and catering for this quality driven environment.
• Oversees all aspects of the culinary function for the production environment including menu development, inventory, purchasing, waste control, and cost analysis.
• Manages the Sodexo Food Management System (FMS), and all Sodexo goal check standards.
• Oversees food service operations including menu design, purchasing, labor control, waste control, and culinary training, safety and sanitation.
• Accountable for positively impacting patient satisfaction associated with food service.
• Provides ongoing training and coaching to the culinary team, including Sodexo required training.
• Actively becomes involved in the account through exhibition cooking, educational presentations, and cooking presentations.
• Responsible for growing relationships with key client contacts as well as collaborating and with the client and Sodexo management team on achieving annual operational projects and goals.

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

• Energetic, polished culinary professional with a passion for the culinary arts.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, engaging and leading a culinary team and exceptional human resource and supervisory/management skillset.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current wellness and culinary trends to include sustainability.
• A strong production culinary background, ideally in the healthcare setting.
• Background in catering, including menu planning, food production, and food presentation.
• Ability to effectively communicate to multiple audiences and develop strong relationships with customers at all levels.
• Strong understanding of forecasting, food cost management, purchasing, inventory and labor management concepts.
• Excellent computer skills as well as exceptional organizational and customer services skills.

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.